Transformation Programme Lead for 11,000+ Staff

Department of Corrections NZ; Wellington; On-site; NZD 146,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Corrections NZ – Wellington Central, North Island is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead a large-scale transformation across a workforce of ~11,000 people. You will oversee a programme of interconnected projects, driving meaningful organisational change and ensuring governance and accountability.

You will work with a small, high-performing team, engaging senior stakeholders and navigating a complex environment to deliver results that place people at the centre of our

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large-scale transformation programmes.
• Expertise in programme and portfolio management, with track record managing multiple projects.
• Exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills with senior stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving in complex environments.
• Confident leading through change and maintaining momentum.

Responsibilities

• Lead a significant transformational programme across ~11,000 staff.
• Oversee interconnected projects and priorities to deliver organisational change.
• Engage senior stakeholders and guide governance for accountability.
• Shape and enable positive change at scale within a sensitive environment.

Skills

Transformation leadership

Programme & portfolio mgmt

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Change leadership

Job description

Department of Corrections NZ – Wellington Central, North Island is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead a large-scale transformation across a workforce of ~11,000 people. You will oversee a programme of interconnected projects, driving meaningful organisational change and ensuring governance and accountability.

You will work with a small, high-performing team, engaging senior stakeholders and navigating a complex environment to deliver results that place people at the centre of our